Successful Laparoscopic Resection of Biliary Cystadenoma: A Case Report

Biliary cystadenomas are rare hepatic lesions originating from the biliary epithelium. We present the case of a 32-year-old female who presented with persistent right upper quadrant abdominal pain, prompting a thorough investigation. Mildly elevated liver enzymes were noted on laboratory testing. Im...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-01, Vol.16 (1), p.e51784
Main Authors: Alosaimi, Hadeel, Alotaibi, Rana, Almuwallad, Razan, Aljohani, Maha, Abdulfatah, Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Antigens
Biomarkers
Blood
Case reports
Cysts
Enzymes
Females
General Surgery
Laboratories
Laparoscopy
Liver
Phosphatase
Surgeons
Surveillance
Tumors
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Summary:Biliary cystadenomas are rare hepatic lesions originating from the biliary epithelium. We present the case of a 32-year-old female who presented with persistent right upper quadrant abdominal pain, prompting a thorough investigation. Mildly elevated liver enzymes were noted on laboratory testing. Imaging studies, including a contrast-enhanced CT scan, revealed a 14 cm multiloculated cystic lesion in the right lobe of the liver. A biliary cystadenoma was confirmed, leading to a collaborative decision for laparoscopic resection. Intraoperative findings and histopathological examination supported the diagnosis, and the patient had an uneventful recovery postoperatively. This case report underscores the clinical complexity of biliary cystadenomas and highlights the successful multidisciplinary management of a young patient through laparoscopic resection. The case contributes valuable insights into the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with these uncommon hepatic lesions.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.51784